Three years ago, Apple changed the world as we know it. Many people suspected Apple was going to release a phone; no one knew it would be the paradigm shifting force of nature it turned out to be. At that time, all phones sucked, and all carriers sucked more. Though memories are short, AT&T should be praised for their part in bringing the iPhone to the world and forever changing how cell phone service works in this country. The key thing is that it took the world by storm. No one expected their world to be rocked and all were caught completely off guard. It took three years for competitors to even start catching up.
Now, there is another big event. This time, the world is watching and is braced for impact. They now expect Apple to change the world again. Every detail has been and will be under a microscope. No one wants to be caught off guard again and made to look like a fool. Heads of several industries are holding their breath. They are trying to get out in front of this storm. Can Apple pull off another iPhone type paradigm shift without the element of surprise? Can they meet the expectations of so many? Is the new device doomed to be a disappointment when held against the measure of so much hype and frenzy?
This time, the competitors all have a statement prepared and a prototype of their own ready to go in all likelihood. Apple is no longer working in a vacuum. Despite all that, I still believe that SJ can pull it off. It will be one of the greatest tech triumphs of all time. It is happening in our lifetimes and we are privileged to be able to watch the events unfold. I suspect this will be Steve's last year at Apple and I am hoping it will be one for the books. Whatever they announce today, I plan to order two of them. At worst, they will be big on ebay.
Thoughts?
Now, there is another big event. This time, the world is watching and is braced for impact. They now expect Apple to change the world again. Every detail has been and will be under a microscope. No one wants to be caught off guard again and made to look like a fool. Heads of several industries are holding their breath. They are trying to get out in front of this storm. Can Apple pull off another iPhone type paradigm shift without the element of surprise? Can they meet the expectations of so many? Is the new device doomed to be a disappointment when held against the measure of so much hype and frenzy?
This time, the competitors all have a statement prepared and a prototype of their own ready to go in all likelihood. Apple is no longer working in a vacuum. Despite all that, I still believe that SJ can pull it off. It will be one of the greatest tech triumphs of all time. It is happening in our lifetimes and we are privileged to be able to watch the events unfold. I suspect this will be Steve's last year at Apple and I am hoping it will be one for the books. Whatever they announce today, I plan to order two of them. At worst, they will be big on ebay.
Thoughts?
Apple has no competition. Every commercial product which competes directly with an Apple product gives the distinct impression that, Where it is original, it is not good, and where it is good, it...
Apple has no competition. Every commercial product which competes directly with an Apple product gives the distinct impression that, Where it is original, it is not good, and where it is good, it...
